Day one of Sounders FC preview coverage, news and notes

Can Fredy and Freddie play together?
That’s the question I pose in the main Sounders FC story in Wednesday’s paper. Personally, I’m undecided. I think each is a phenomenal, phenomenal player, but watching them in training now for a month… I dunno, I think it can happen but I am still yet to see them click.
Some other bits we had were some inaugural power rankings and some (pre-compliance deadline) player bios.
Let’s get to some links:

Here’s some good information on Philadelphia, including a projected starting lineup.